What Is The Best Contraceptive Method For Newly Married Couple?

Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2015

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Question : I am recently married. I want to know which one will be better contraceptive option (excluding condom). I don't want to get pregnant for next 2 year. and also i don't want any side effect from these contraceptive methods. How I can be sure that these methods have started working after using. do I need some special test before starting any contraceptive method.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Copper T is best for you

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I will be glad to assist you in choosing a contraceptive.

Copper containing Intra uterine devices (IUD) like copper T are best suited. They are to be inserted once in your wife and gives protecting for more than 10 years. If you wish to have children, just get copper T removed.

It's cheap and easily available. Inserted free of cost in govt. Hospitals. No side effects.

Let me know if you need any more clarification.

Regards
Dr. Soumya

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (7 hours later)

I talk to my wife but she is bit scary from the way it inserted. Is it okay if few month she will go with some combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP). if it is okay suggest me which one will be good and when to start. She has on 28th every month cycle.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
She can start on COCP

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Its absolutely fine to start COCP.

She can start any brand eg. XXXXXXX femilon, Dianette, etc. The pack contains 21 tablets and she can start on second or third day of her cycle.

COCP are safe and not a problem for her. However these drugs should be initiated under supervision of her treating doctor.

Let me know if you need any more information.

Regards,
Dr. Soumya

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad